Stepping Up the Game: Gong Luming’s Vision for a Fitter CBA Through Mandatory Physical Fitness Tests
CBA League Player Technical and Physical Fitness Test: A Step Towards Promoting Better Training
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Introduction
The ongoing CBA league player technical and physical fitness test has been making headlines, with some notable players failing to pass the test. In an exclusive interview with Xinhua News Agency reporters, Gong Luming, vice chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association, shed light on the purpose behind the test and the standards set.
The Purpose Behind the Test
Gong Luming emphasized that the physical test is aimed at promoting CBA clubs to focus on training and ensuring that players meet the required standards. He stated that the test is not meant to set a threshold to block athletes, but rather to encourage clubs to prioritize training. Gong Luming also mentioned that he was the one who promoted the physical test over 10 years ago and is pleased to see it being resumed.
The Test Standards
The technical and physical fitness tests for CBA League athletes in the 2024-2025 season will be implemented for all players, with the exception of Zhang Ning, Zhao Jiaren, Lu Wenbo, and Zhu Yuanbo, who participated in the three-person basketball competition at the Paris Olympics. The test consists of four items: 2-minute intensity shooting, weighted bench press, weighted squat, and special speed endurance. Players must achieve a score of 90 points or more in special speed endurance and a total score of 400 points or more to pass the test.
Reactions from Club Officials
Fang Jun, general manager of Zhejiang Chouzhou Club, expressed concerns about the test, including the consistency of the test requirements and scales at different test sites. He also suggested that the content and standards of the tests should be enriched and updated in the future. Lu Jun, deputy general manager of Shenzhen New Century Leopards Basketball Club, attributed He Xining’s failure to pass the test to a technical error during the speed endurance test.
Gong Luming’s Perspective
Gong Luming emphasized that the failure of some athletes to pass the test reflects their inadequate training and skills. He cited the example of old athletes like Zhou Peng, who passed all the tests with ease. Gong Luming stressed that there are no shortcuts in competitive sports and that athletes must be willing to endure hardships and practice consistently to improve their level.
Conclusion
The CBA league player technical and physical fitness test is a step towards promoting better training and ensuring that players meet the required standards. While some athletes may have failed to pass the test, it is essential to recognize that the test is not a barrier, but rather an opportunity for athletes to improve their skills and physical fitness. As Gong Luming emphasized, there are no shortcuts in competitive sports, and athletes must be willing to put in the effort to succeed.